shetuck said:

i also don't like extending it much beyond even 10 or 12 because it makes the regular season less meaningful.

but... there's no way the ratings can drop. mathematically it would not go in that direction. more teams = more games = more money. it does somehow "devalue" the regular season, but it doesn't seem to get in the way with mlb, nba, nfl, nhl.

and with nil there's not going to be angst about letting college athletes endure more wear and tear.

so, as long as you don't drop more than something like 3 games in the regular season, and your roster isn't totally depleted, you're going to be in and able to make a run and earn more $$$.

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and the more you let in the more it promotes the narrative of "make a run".

This current first round exposure of the non elite teams is no bueno for ratings in the long run. Now they will be able to get idiots like Herbie spewing 'Cinderella!!!" when one mediocre team beats 2-3 mediocre teams before they face a big boy.

Reflexivity of a sort.

Ridiculous!

Andor is the best piece of Star Wars content in the last 30 years.

This was naturally going to happen when Notre Dame got left out.
If they shit the bed again this year, holy moly will the noise get loud.

1926Buckeyes said:

Yeah this was inevitable once the playoffs started. I think FCS also has 24 teams.

I prefer 12 or 16 max, but nothing we can do about it. They’ll fuck around and if ratings drop they’ll go back to 12/16. Just have to let it run its course.

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i also don't like extending it much beyond even 10 or 12 because it makes the regular season less meaningful.

but... there's no way the ratings can drop. mathematically it would not go in that direction. more teams = more games = more money. it does somehow "devalue" the regular season, but it doesn't seem to get in the way with mlb, nba, nfl, nhl.

and with nil there's not going to be angst about letting college athletes endure more wear and tear.

so, as long as you don't drop more than something like 3 games in the regular season, and your roster isn't totally depleted, you're going to be in and able to make a run and earn more $$$.

Jaxbuck said:

I'd place a fair wager they move to 16 in 2026. It doesn't matter what any of us think they should or shouldn't do. What do you think they will do?

A) stand pat/likely make the same amount of money
B) expand/likely make more money

I'm going to take what's behind door B any day of the week.

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Yeah this was inevitable once the playoffs started. I think FCS also has 24 teams.

I prefer 12 or 16 max, but nothing we can do about it. They’ll fuck around and if ratings drop they’ll go back to 12/16. Just have to let it run its course.

saw Mandalorian and Grogu in IMAX last night and it was fantastic. Def not Andor or Rogue One but still alot of fun especially if you liked the Mando series on Disney+

Just sayin': Jermil Martin is trying to sell his Rose Bowl ring; or he had already sold it, and the current owner is trying to resell it.

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This an actual official Rose Bowl won ring given to The Ohio State football team members after the Rosebowl win, where we beat Oregon. "2009 The Ohio State football roster, player Jermil Martin. He was part of the 2010 Rose Bowl squad that defeated Oregon 26–17 on January 1, 2010. " This is a guaranteed authentic official licensed ring given to all of the players. NCAA official Rose Bowl game ring given to the winning The Ohio State Buckeyes.

buckeyebri said:

It’s really not about being the smartest person in the room or the company.

It’s about dealing with distraction. People don’t listen, don’t pay attention, and people certainly don’t read.

It’s about dealing with organizations hiring us to modernize their systems, but are driven by not rocking the boat of the current processes.

It’s about having to develop to the lowest common denominator. Again, because attention spans are short.

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Everyone likes to support the idea that "we need change", until they're faced with the reality that that includes them changing as well, and not everybody else.

buckeyeintn said:

wasn't that bad having me at home.

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Maybe the best compliment some of us can expect from our wives.

One has to wonder if it turned into pneumonia or that he suffered some kind of embolism.

Just absolutely heartbreaking for his family, friends, and fans.

Well, looks like Coach J is adding some pretty stout recruits (if he lands those two DTs), and warrant a 'best DL in country' tag. Hopefully that entices him to stay with his commit.

Zurp said:

If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room.
The same might work putting "business" in place of "room". If you're the smartest person in your company, maybe you need a new company.

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It’s really not about being the smartest person in the room or the company.

It’s about dealing with distraction. People don’t listen, don’t pay attention, and people certainly don’t read.

It’s about dealing with organizations hiring us to modernize their systems, but are driven by not rocking the boat of the current processes.

It’s about having to develop to the lowest common denominator. Again, because attention spans are short.

If coach J can reel in those two, plus the two DE's already committed, would have to say "Maybe Coach J hasn't lost his edge".....that would be a 5* DL, awaiting their chances.....

True story - I was on the road almost every other week for 35 years. When I first started seriously talking about retiring my wife didn't want me to. She said she wasn't sure she wanted me around that much. It would disturb all of her routines. A couple years later Covid hit and I wasn't allowed to travel most of the year. She found out it wasn't that bad having me at home. I retired early '21 and haven't regretted a day of it. It must be ok with my wife since she hasn't yet changed the locks. If I can make it until September it will be 50 years without her changing the locks.

Maybe get Markus to join the Buckeyes, and perhaps bring some of his Sierra Canyon hoopsters with him?

Hopefully the Ladies results will be posted by someone with more skills than I possess. Will be interested in seeing how far they progress in this championships.....as the tournament goes further, those 5 footers start to loom looooonger...go Bucks, Hit 'em long, straight, and not too often.

buckeyebri said:

This last week continued to convince me that I either need to do something different for the next few years if I go to full retirement or to go next year. I spent most of the week thinking I just can’t deal with this stupidity anymore.

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If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room.
The same might work putting "business" in place of "room". If you're the smartest person in your company, maybe you need a new company.

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